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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.
05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...
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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo
05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.
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List of Adopt a Highway volunteers
05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.
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Saguaro cactuses sillhouetted against sunset
05/23/2022

Hot tips for hot temps

Driving in hot Arizona temps? We have some tips for you.
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05/20/2022

Runaway Truck Ramps: A vital safety feature on the highways

A truck having to use a runaway truck ramp is a frightening thing to see. But truck ramps are very effective at stopping trucks that have lost use of their brakes.
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05/19/2022

Throwback Thursday: Future I-17

A glimpse of I-17 under construction in 1974.
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Historic photo of Interstate 17 traffic circa 1975
05/16/2022

Front license plates: A myth or a blast from the past?

Front license plates aren't required in Arizona. That wasn't always the case.
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05/12/2022

A widened I-10 between Phoenix and Casa Grande is coming

You know that segment of I-10 between Casa Grande and Chandler? Well, some good news has come down the pike and help is on the way.
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Roadside flowers
05/06/2022

A flowery blog for the merry month of May

Did you know that several Arizona highways can bring you into locales named for various types of flora?
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05/03/2022

Superstition Freeway: From the drafting table to reality

Throwing back to a public meeting for the future Superstition Freeway!
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"Are you putting me on?" seat belt safety sign displayed for Governor Jack Williams
04/28/2022

Throwback Thursday: Are you putting me on?

A friendly reminder that's never outdated.
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A worker in a bucket places reflective tape on the underside of a bridge deck. The scene is illuminated by work lights.
04/26/2022

Teamwork makes protecting I-17 bridge decks work

To prevent lower-height bridge decks along Interstate 17 from getting hit by trucks, ADOT employees explored ways to bring attention to the bridge decks. And found a solution that's working.
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04/20/2022

A big ‘Thank You’ to our awesome Adopt a Highway volunteers!

During National Volunteer Week, we're thankful for the 1,002 Adopt a Highway volunteer groups who cleaned nearly 2,000 miles of state highways in 2021.
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